Black-headed Bee-eater
Merops breweri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="merops-breweri"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-headed Bee-eater (Merops breweri) is a bird species in the family Meropidae (bee-eaters), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.3 cm and a weight of 50 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-headed Bee-eater is a large, striking bee-eater with a black head, a brilliant green back, and vivid red-chestnut underparts. It inhabits the forest-savanna transition zone and forest clearings in west-central Africa, particularly Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Like other bee-eaters, it hunts bees, wasps, and other flying insects, catching them in aerial sallies from exposed perches.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.3 cm | 9.6 in |
| Weight | 50.0 g | 1.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Meropidae (Bee-eaters) |
| Genus | Merops |
| Species | Merops breweri |
Distribution
Black-headed Bee-eater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Meropidae family